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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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